Validation of the Career Adapt-Abilities Scale–Short Form across different age groups in the Turkish context

ABSTRACT Objectives: Although wisdom is a desirable life span developmental goal, researchers have often lacked brief and reliable construct measures. We examined whether an abbreviated set of items could be empirically derived from the popular 40-item five-factor Self-Assessed Wisdom Scale (SAWS). Design: Survey data from 709 respondents were randomly split into two and analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Setting: The survey was conducted online in Australia. Participants: The total sample consisted of 709 participants (M age = 35.67 years; age range = 15–92 years) of whom 22% were male, and 78% female. Measurement: The study analyzed the 40-item SAWS. Results: Sample 1 showed the traditional five-factor structure for the 40-item SAWS did not fit the data. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on Sample 2 offered an alternative model based on a 15-item, five-factor solution with the latent variables Reminiscence/Reflection, Humor, Emotional Regulation, Experience, and Openness. This model, which replicates the factor structure of the original 40-item SAWS with a short form of 15 items, was then confirmed on Sample 1 using a CFA that produced acceptable fit and measurement invariance across age groups. Conclusions: We suggest the abbreviated SAWS-15 can be useful as a measure of individual differences in wisdom, and we highlight areas for future research.

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Cochlear implantation in elderly patients: stability of outcome over time

The Journal of Laryngology & Otology ◽

10.1017/s0022215116008197 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 130 (8) ◽

pp. 706-711 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

O Hilly ◽

E Hwang ◽

L Smith ◽

D Shipp ◽

J M Nedzelski ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Elderly Patients ◽

Cochlear Implantation ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

The Elderly ◽

Long Term Results ◽

Profound Hearing Loss ◽

Younger Patients ◽

Over Time

AbstractBackground:Cochlear implantation is the standard of care for treating severe to profound hearing loss in all age groups. There is limited data on long-term results in elderly implantees and the effect of ageing on outcomes. This study compared the stability of cochlear implantation outcome in elderly and younger patients.Methods:A retrospective chart review of cochlear implant patients with a minimum follow up of five years was conducted.Results:The study included 87 patients with a mean follow up of 6.8 years. Of these, 22 patients were older than 70 years at the time of implantation. Hearing in Noise Test scores at one year after implantation were worse in the elderly: 85.3 (aged under 61 years), 80.5 (61–70 years) and 73.6 (aged over 70 years;p= 0.039). The respective scores at the last follow up were 84.8, 85.1 and 76.5 (p= 0.054). Most patients had a stable outcome during follow up. Of the elderly patients, 13.6 per cent improved and none had a reduction in score of more than 20 per cent. Similar to younger patients, elderly patients had improved Short Form 36 Health Survey scores during follow up.Conclusion:Cochlear implantation improves both audiometric outcome and quality of life in elderly patients. These benefits are stable over time.

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MEASUREMENT EQUIVALENCE OF THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE AFFECT SCHEDULE BETWEEN YOUNG-MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER ADULTS

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.2591 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S705-S705

Author(s):

Jeongwoo Lee ◽

En-Jung Shon

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Negative Affect ◽

Short Form ◽

Measurement Equivalence ◽

Group Analysis ◽

Age Groups ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Future Research ◽

Positive And Negative Affect ◽

Middle Aged

Abstract A Short form of the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS-SF) has been widely used to measure of affect in diverse cultural groups. Limited studies have been evaluated the measurement equivalence test of PANAS-SF in diverse age groups. This study examined whether parameters in the measurement model (two-factor model: positive and negative affect) is equivalent across the two age generations (young-middle aged: <65 years [n=1,122]; older adults : ≥65 years [n=1,817]). The sample was obtained from the 2012 Health and Retirement Study and Multiple Group Analysis was performed. The five items of determined, enthusiastic, inspired, alert, and excited reflected positive affect; and the five items of afraid, upset, scared, nervous, and distressed reflected negative affect. The configural model reported acceptable fit (X2= 904.98 [df = 64, p < .001], X 2/df =14.14, CFI =.93, GFI=.94, RMSEA=.06 [90% CI=.06 - .07]). When all factor loadings were constrained, it indicated measurement non-invariance status between young-middle aged and older adults (ΔX 2 = 56.03, Δdf = 8, p< .001, CFI=.93, ΔCFI=.004). Given findings of non-invariance on the full constrained model, the invariance test of each factor loading was performed additionally. Majority of negative items (Afraid, upset, scared, and nervous) and several positive items (determined and excited) were nonequivalent between the two groups. Variances in the measure between two age groups raise a number of issues for future research on affect assessment, suggesting cautious using of PANAS-SF in older adults.

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Do age and education predict performance of older adults on the d2 Test?

Psico ◽

10.15448/1980-8623.2018.2.27046 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 49 (2) ◽

pp. 119

Author(s):

Luis Henrique Paloski ◽

Adriano Medeiros da Cunha ◽

Camila Rosa de Oliveira ◽

Marianne Farina ◽

Valéria Gonzatti ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Multiple Linear Regression ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Partial Correlations ◽

State Examination ◽

One Way Anova

The objective of this study was to investigate the association of age and education in the performance of cognitively preserved older adults in the d2 Sustained-Attention Test, and to compare the results of different age groups and levels of schooling in this instrument. The sample was composed of 211 adults, 60 years of age or older, who were not institutionalized, and who completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mini Mental State Examination, the Geriatric Depression Scale (short form), and the d2 Test. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, partial correlations, multiple linear regression and one-way ANOVA. The results of partial correlations and multiple linear regression showed that age and years of schooling demonstrated significant associations with all d2 Test scores, with age being the predictive variable that showed the greatest influence on the performance of the older adults. Comparison of performance in the d2 Test among the six groups according to the distribution by age group (60-69 years and 70 years or more) and by levels of schooling (primary, secondary and higher) showed that younger adults with a higher level of schooling scored better on the d2 Test, suggesting the need for normative data studies for this population.***Idade e escolaridade são preditoras de desempenho de adultos idosos no Teste d2?***O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a associação da idade e da escolaridade com o desempenho de idosos cognitivamente preservados no Teste d2 de Atenção Concentrada, além de comparar os resultados de diferentes grupos etários e de níveis de escolaridade nesse instrumento. Participaram 211 adultos com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos, não institucionalizados, que responderam a uma ficha de dados sociodemográficos, ao Mini Exame do Estado Mental, à Escala de Depressão Geriátrica (versão reduzida), e ao Teste d2. A análise dos dados foi conduzida por meio de estatística descritiva, correlações parciais, regressão linear múltipla e ANOVA de uma via (one-way ANOVA). Os resultados das correlações parciais e da regressão linear múltipla revelaram que a idade e os anos de escolaridade demonstraram associações significativas com todos os escores do Teste d2, sendo a idade a variável preditora que demonstrou maior influência no desempenho dos idosos. A comparação de desempenho no teste d2 entre os seis grupos conforme distribuição por faixa etária (60-69 anos e 70 anos ou mais) e por níveis de escolaridade (fundamental, médio e superior) demonstrou que os idosos mais jovens e com maior nível de escolaridade apresentam melhores pontuações no Teste d2, sugerindo a necessidade de estudos de dados normativos para essa população.

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Changes in work stress among doctors in Norway from 2010 to 2019: a study based on repeated surveys

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckz187.168 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽

Author(s):

J Rosta ◽

O G Aasland ◽

K Isaksson Rø

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Sickness Absence ◽

Work Stress ◽

Time Pressure ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Good Health ◽

Health Care Reforms ◽

Reward Imbalance

Abstract Background Changes in the organization of health care can influence the doctors` working conditions, which may in turn impact on doctors` perception of work stress. Since high levels of work stress can affect both the doctors’ own health and the quality of patient care, it is of importance for public health. We studied changes in work stress among Norwegian doctors from 2010 to 2018-19, and the associations of high work stress with job positions, self-rated health and sickness absence in 2018-19. Methods The study populations consisted of representative samples of 1,500 to 2,200 doctors working as hospital doctors, general practitioners (GPs), private practice specialists and doctors in academia. Data were drawn from nationwide repeated postal surveys in 2010, 2016 and 2018-19 in Norway. Response rates were between 67%-73%. The main outcome measure was perception of work stress as measured by the validated short form of the Effort-Reward Imbalance Questionnaire (ERI). Linear mixed models, proportions with 95% confidence intervals and logistic regression model were used in the analyses. Results From 2010 to 2018-19, the scores on the effort items (time pressure, responsibility, demands) increased significantly and the scores on the reward items (recognition, job stability, promotion prospects, prestige) decreased significantly for GPs, but remained stable for doctors in other positions. The proportion of doctors with high levels of work stress increased significantly for GPs. In 2018-19, high levels of work stress were associated with being a GP as compared with other job positions, younger age groups, average or poor health vs. very good or good health, but not with sickness absence or gender. Conclusions During a nine-year-period, work stress increased significantly for GPs, but remained stable for other job positions. This may be partly due to several health care reforms. Less work stress may improve both the doctors` own health and the quality of health care. Key messages From 2010 to 2018-19 in Norway, the proportion of GPs with high levels of work stress increased, while it remained stable for doctors in other job positions. This study supports previous findings on the association between high levels of work stress and health.

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Depressiveness in preoperative period and postoperative recovery of orthopedic patients - preliminary results of prospective study

European Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/s0924-9338(11)72542-1 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 26 (S2) ◽

pp. 837-837

Author(s):

D. Ignjatovic Ristic ◽

V. Janjic ◽

B. Ristic ◽

B. Radmanovic

Keyword(s):

Depressive Symptoms ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Geriatric Depression Scale ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Postoperative Recovery ◽

Preoperative Period ◽

Surgical Interventions ◽

Preliminary Results ◽

Orthopedic Patients

IntroductionDepression is often occurred after surgical interventions and may have serious consequences on postoperative recovery. The treatment of early discovered depressive symptoms may have strong influence on the recovery of operated orthopedic patients.Simple and quick instrument for detection and evaluation of depressive symptoms could be of great use to doctors.Work objectives are1) determine the prevalence of depressiveness in preoperative period in patients with scheduled surgical interventions, and2) validation of Geriatric Depression Scale - short form (GDS-SF) in detection of depressiveness.MethodA sample of 120 orthopedic patients is the part of larger sample in prospective research of depressiveness in patients in preoperative period with scheduled surgical interventions (except cardio-surgical). For estimation of depressiveness we used battery of tests (GDS-SF, BDI - Beck's depression scale, MDI - major depressive disorder questionnaire), and patients were tested 3 times: to 14 days prior the surgery, 7 and 90 days after the surgery. Validation of GDS-SF was examined compared to BDI according to age and gender of examinees.ResultsIn preliminary sample of 120 orthopedic patients with scheduled orthopedic interventions, prevalence of depressiveness is greater than prevalence of depressiveness in general population (p < 0.001). Depressiveness is much more present in women than in men (p < 0.001). Correlation of depressive scores in BDI and in GDS-SF is satisfactory for all age groups.ConclusionPreliminary results indicate on further research of depressiveness in preoperative period in order to confirm validation of GDS-SF as simpler alternative for early detection of depressiveness.

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Nomophobia Levels and Personalities of University Students

Journal of Education and Learning ◽

10.5539/jel.v9n2p166 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 166

Author(s):

Ibrahim Dalbudak ◽

Taner Yilmaz ◽

Sihmehmet Yigit

Keyword(s):

Applied Sciences ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Educational Status ◽

Mobile Internet ◽

Internet Usage ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Significance Level ◽

Quantitative Research Methods

The development of technology has made our lives easier and has caused some dependencies to enter our lives. The aim of this study is to measure the nomophobia levels of the students at the faculty of sports at Uşak University and the faculty of technology at Isparta Applied Sciences University and to examine the relationship of personality with the level of nomophobia. The sample of the study consists of a total of 408 students at the faculty of sports at Uşak University and the faculty of technology at Isparta Applied Sciences University. Volunteering was taken into account in participation. Students’ nomophobia level and personality properties were analyzed according to the gender of the participants, age groups, educational status, department, phone usage by years, daily smartphone usage time, mobile internet usage time, daily mobile internet usage time, smartphone night off status, the time spent with friends during the day. In the study, the Nomophobia Scale, developed by Yıldırım and Correia (2015) and whose validity and reliability were made, was developed by Somer, Tatar and Korkmaz (2001) and the 5-Factor Personality Inventory, whose validity and reliability of short form were, made was used by Tatar (2005). In this study, SPSS 22.00 Program used in quantitative research methods was used. The data were summarized by giving percentage and frequency tables. This study was tested with a significance level of 0.05. There are statistically both significant relationship (p < .05) and non-sense relationship (p > .05) between nomophobia and subscale scores according to age, gender, department, phone usage by years, daily smartphone usage time, mobile internet usage time, daily mobile internet usage time, smartphone night off status and the time spent with friends during the day. A statistically significant relationship was found between personality and nomophobia (p < .05). The results of the study showed us how nomophobia is effective on students. As a result of the study, it is an indicator that personality affects nomophobia. It seems that personality is effective on nomophobia. As the personality gets stronger, the level of nomophobia will decrease. Therefore, necessary studies can be done about the personality. In addition, a new research can be proposed in which students in the other department will be assessed to be affected by the level of nomophobia.

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Short Form of the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2

European Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1027/2512-8442/a000049 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 27 (2) ◽

pp. 55-65

Author(s):

Ana N. Tibubos ◽

Karin Schermelleh-Engel ◽

Sonja Rohrmann

Keyword(s):

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Anger Expression ◽

The State ◽

Trait Anger ◽

Factor Analyses ◽

Statistical Parameters ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽

State Anger ◽

Exploratory Factor Analyses

Abstract. The purpose of the present study was to develop a short form of the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 (STAXI-2) based on the German STAXI-2. Item selection was performed based on exploratory factor analyses (EFA) using descriptive statistical parameters and content-related considerations on calibration samples ( N1 = 215, N2 = 310). The factorial structure of the final extracted scales was validated via confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) ( N3 = 216, N4 = 310). Overall, results present an economic and reliable questionnaire with a total length of 24 items: State Anger short scales Feeling Angry, Verbal Anger Impulse, and Physical Anger Impulse (3 items each), that can be aggregated to a total State Anger score, as well as Trait Anger short scales Angry Reaction (3 items), Anger Expression-In, Anger Expression-Out, and Anger Control (4 items each). The structure of State Anger is identical to the German long version with improved internal consistency in the short form. Regarding the Trait scales, critique on the STAXI-2 has been taken into account resulting in the elimination of the subscale Trait Temperament due to redundancy with Trait Anger Expression-Out and for economic reasons. Other than that, the structure has remained the same. In addition, strict measurement invariance was established based on multi-group CFA for both the State and the Trait scales across gender and age groups, which has not been investigated for STAXI-2 versions to date.

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Role of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in SAPHO Syndrome- A Rare Condition

JOURNAL FOR CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH ◽

10.7860/jcdr/2021/43760.14655 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Shail Sachdeva ◽

Sonia Pawaria

Keyword(s):

Physical Therapy ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis ◽

Sapho Syndrome ◽

Unknown Etiology ◽

Bone Lesions

SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis) is heterogenous, rare entity with manifestations of Pustulo-Psoriatic Hyperostotic Spondyloarthritis (PPHS) and Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO). It can occur in all the age groups with unknown etiology. Hereby, author presents a case of 37-year-old female who reported with the complaint of bilateral knee pain and lower back pain. Laboratory investigations revealed elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels. Bone scintigraphy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) showed bone lesions, The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome was made. The present article highlights the role of physical therapy as a non-pharmacological treatment modality to reduce pain, the intensity of which was measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The Range Of Motion (ROM) was measured by digital inclinometer and her Quality of Life (QoL) was measured by the 36-item short form health survey (SF-36) scale. Eight weeks postprotocol showed significant improvement in pain, ROM and QOL. This suggests a positive outcome of rehabilitation in SAPHO syndrome.

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Criterion validity of a Wechsler-III scale short form in a sample of Brazilian Elderly

Dementia & Neuropsychologia ◽

10.1590/s1980-57642010dn40300009 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 207-213

Author(s):

Eliane Ferreira Carvalho Banhato ◽

Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite ◽

Danielle Viveiros Guedes ◽

Alfredo Chaoubah

Keyword(s):

Short Form ◽

Age Groups ◽

The Elderly ◽

Total Sample ◽

Criterion Validity ◽

Predictive Values ◽

Clock Drawing Test ◽

Sensitivity Specificity ◽

Age Range ◽

And Control

Abstract Although a normative process, changes in cognitive functioning vary among older adults. The differential diagnosis between normal and pathological aging must be made early using psychometrically adequate measures. Objectives: To assess the evidence of criterion validity of a Short Form (SF) of the Wechsler-III Scale containing eight subtests (SF8) by determining its sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values and cut-off points for Brazilian elderly from different age groups. Methods: 168 individuals, aged 60 years or above, living in the community or in an institution, were assigned to case and control groups, and investigated according to age range. Measures included a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Verbal Fluency Test, Clock-Drawing Test and the SF8. Results: More than two thirds of the sample was women (73.8%), mean age was 74.5 years (SD=8.9), mean education was 6.2 years (SD=4.8) and 40.5% were widows/widowers. In the total sample, the best cut-off point for the SF8 was 142 while cut offs among individuals aged 60 to 69 years, 70 to 79 years, and more than 80 years were 160, 129 and 129, respectively. Conclusions: The results demonstrated the importance of different cut-off points for different age ranges. Sensitivity and specificity values of the SF8 were sufficiently high to warrant the use of the SF8 as an instrument to identify cognitive impairment in the elderly.

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